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Inovar Packaging Group Acquires The Kennedy Group, Expands Midwest and Northeast Presence

Key Highlights:

  • Inovar acquires The Kennedy Group, enhancing Midwest and Northeast presence.

  • The Kennedy Group adds industry-leading roll-fed, pressure-sensitive, and RFID label capabilities.

  • Leadership continuity with Kennedy brothers and team partnering with Inovar.

  • Inovar's tenth platform acquisition, signaling robust growth strategy.

Source (Business Wire)

Notable Quotes:

“The acquisition of The Kennedy Group is particularly attractive given their outstanding reputation as an innovative and customer-focused organization."

Jeff Brezek, CEO at Inovar Packaging Group

"We believe combining these two companies under one platform creates a best-in-class organization for our valued customers, employees, and the label industry overall."

Mike Kennedy, Advisory Role, Pat Kennedy, and Todd Kennedy, Leadership Team at The Kennedy Group

Our Take:

The acquisition of The Kennedy Group by Inovar Packaging Group represents a strategic move to bolster Inovar's presence in the Midwest and Northeast regions. The Kennedy Group's renowned capabilities in roll-fed, pressure-sensitive, and RFID labeling complement Inovar’s existing services, offering enhanced value to customers across multiple industries. The continuity of leadership with the Kennedy brothers ensures that the company's innovative and customer-centric culture will remain intact, fostering a seamless integration. This acquisition not only signifies Inovar's ambitious growth strategy but also its commitment to providing top-tier solutions and expanding its market footprint.